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Yep. I don't know the exact facts as how the process goes but yes I imagine they require a percentage or fees if T-ara are to perform old songs. I believe that won't pose any problems though. Former artists from CCM/MBK, like Davichi for example, still perform their old songs. Mm, perhaps I'm misunderstanding you but I don't see how that is false hope? The fans want to try and earn them a #1 on music programs, which requires quiet some effort and money sometimes, that's what T-ara have been ushering fans against. #1 on the music charts is a little different as it's way more than just fans' effort but as well the general public's attention and support, what T-ara use to have and may still yearn for a bit. Sorry for the late reply, busy, busy days~

Not at all actually. It's not as if they need MBK to keep T-ara or their own careers alive. For now they're still signed up with some work under MBK, Jiyeon's solo comeback, and Eunjung and Hyomin's dramas for example. After that, they'll sign with another agency(ies) that better suit their needs, be it individually or together. To focus on individual career does not have to be of any affect on the group. Unless they want it that way, in which case I don't see why T-ara would unnecessarily sell false hope to fans about it. I mean, why should we conclude they are disbanding when T-ara themselves say they're not? If they really wanted to move on, they'd just plain say it, nothing to gain from beating around the bush, ya know? (Check out their interviews during Tiamo promos, they often brought up sincere desires to keep the group going.) Granted, it understandably may take a little time to regroup after December as they sort out agencies, legal matters of the group, etc.

Oh no, no. That is completely false. There is no such statement. The only statement there is regarding disbandment says they will not disband. Give this a watch too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma0-fe-rW58

[17.03.28] MBK Entertainment retracts DIA's participation in T-ara's upcoming album, T-ara to write their own lyrics UPDATE: It’s a pity that we can’t see DIA’s name appear in T-ara’s final album. Initially, DIA was supposed to produce the music and compose the lyrics for the song “20090729”, which will be in T-ara’s final album as a gift. However, the agency decided that DIA will not do it. MBK representative said, “T-ara is very grateful for DIA’s really beautiful heart but because it’s T-ara’s last album and it means a lot to them, T-ara wants to produce the music and compose the lyrics themselves. T-ara and DIA are thinking of each other and will protect each other warmly.” T-ara will release their final album as a full 6-member group. This album is expected to be produced and composed by T-ara themselves. T-ara will be having their last activities in May. Boram and Soyeon will be leaving the current MBK Entertainment after 15th May while the rest of the members will stay till end of December this year. ORIGINAL REPORT: Girl group T-ara’s sister-group DIA was scheduled to actively participate in T-ara’s final full 6-member group album but part of that plan has been changed. Initially, DIA was expected to personally produce the music and compose the lyrics for one of the songs named “20090729” in T-ara’s new album this May. The song has a special meaning because T-ara debuted on 29th July 2009 and because by producing the music and composing the lyrics were DIA’s way of showing their respect and love towards their seniors, T-ara, it garnered a lot of attention. However, this resulted in a conflict between the fandoms of both groups and put MBK Entertainment in a tight spot. So MBK decided to cancel DIA’s participation in the lyrics composition. An MBK representative explained, “DIA wanted to produce music for T-ara as a gift after positive discussions but unfortunately, DIA was recently pulled out of the lyrics composition. But the song “20090729” will still be included in the new album. DIA will collaborate with an external music producer and participate only in the music production while the T-ara members will personally compose the lyrics. T-ara will be personally writing their own stories (in the lyrics).” The sudden change of plan regarding DIA not participating in the lyrics composition was because of T-ara’s careful consideration. T-ara thought of their juniors DIA, who could get hurt from some of the fans’ protest and backlash, and made this brave decision. The representative said, “T-ara is thankful for DIA’s beautiful hearts. But T-ara thinks that DIA will be hurt by the negative reactions so the T-ara members decided to personally compose the lyrics themselves.” Meanwhile, T-ara will be having their last activities in May. Boram and Soyeon will be leaving the current MBK Entertainment after 15th May while the rest of the members will stay till end of December this year. DIA is preparing for their comeback next month. They recently finished the shooting in Japan for a new album’s jacket cover and filmed for the music video. DIA is expected to produce their own music for the new album. *** Source: Naver